"No Fame, No Courage" — a familiar phrase encompassing both sorrow and joy
Yesterday, I had the privilege to attend a lecture, where a senior shared his work experience. What was originally just a job became something he loved, or perhaps it was the job itself that made him fall in love with it. His work primarily involved assisting military personnel with insurance, allowances, pensions, and memorial rituals. It may seem mundane and uninteresting, but due to his dedication, diligence, and absolute sense of mission, he and his team completed various tasks over more than a decade, such as: finding the lost names of anti-Japanese martyrs, helping their families reconnect, assisting the Republic of China Expeditionary Force soldiers who died in Burma during WWII, relocating remains to the Martyrs' Shrine, hosting renowned WWII generals and martyrs’ families, and providing pensions and condolences to soldiers who died in service. Especially when these documentaries were shown on site, the scenes were truly moving and tear-jerking~
Through the interactions between the senior and these families, one can feel the deep gratitude from the families and the admirable sense of mission from the senior. Together, these create a very abstract concept — "blessings from good deeds." Although this history is sad, the families find comfort and gratitude, and the senior feels joy in helping them despite their sorrow. This is particularly moving when the families range from elders of 99 years old to children as young as 1–2 years old, creating a complex mix of emotions...
Over the years, the teacher has encountered many similar situations. Even when "bad events" are predicted accurately, it is hard to feel happy. Conversely, if a client follows the teacher’s advice, gradually changes, or avoids an event from occurring, the teacher feels joy (even if the prediction wasn’t exact — especially for bad events). Hence, the bittersweet joy is truly thought-provoking~
Perspective of "汝來神掌"
Our work in fate analysis is like "No Fame, No Courage," focused on helping others. The sorrow and joy intertwined in this work are complex. Only with sincerity, a wholehearted desire to help, and no ulterior motives can one truly embrace it~